Burglar breaking into basement met by barking dog, armed homeowner, Illinois cops say
An intruder is in the hospital after breaking into a basement and being met by a barking dog and armed homeowner, according to Illinois authorities.
A resident in northwestern Chicago was woken up by his dog barking just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, the Chicago Police Department said in a news release.
The man heard “a loud noise” downstairs, police said. He got up, grabbed a firearm and went to check on the noise, officers said.
The homeowner entered the basement and found a 27-year-old intruder who started to approach him, Chicago police said.
The homeowner shot the burglar, police said. The burglar was taken to a hospital in “serious condition,” cops said.
The 27-year-old was taken into custody, but police did not say if charges had been filed against him.
Police said no one else was injured.
This story was originally published March 5, 2023 at 1:36 PM with the headline "Burglar breaking into basement met by barking dog, armed homeowner, Illinois cops say."
